At present, he said, it is essential to enable the UNACLA Committee to provide representative recommendations on all matters concerning local and regional authorities, ensuring alignment between them, the New Urban Agenda, and the UN system. “I look forward to exchanging views and jointly building a long-term partnership to implement the New Urban Agenda, localize universal development programs, and deliver on the Common Agenda to protect our communities, transform our planet, and strengthen governance worldwide,” concluded the UCLG President.
The Advisory Committee on Sustainable Urbanization was established by President of the General Assembly Abdulla Shahid. Its aim is to support the development of a strategy to promote sustainable urbanization, accelerate post-pandemic recovery, combat climate change, empower women, and encourage inclusive multilateralism and stakeholder partnerships.
Members of the Advisory Committee also include: President of the Economic and Social Council Collen Vixen Kelapile, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Executive Director of UN-Habitat Maimunah Mohd Sharif, UN Deputy Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Europe on behalf of regional commissions Olga Algayerova, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce John Denton, Chair of the Habitat Professionals Forum Mona Rady, the Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments, the Huairou Commission, and Permanent Representatives of South Africa, Canada, Lebanon, Kenya, Indonesia, Slovakia, Ecuador, and Jamaica.
During the 76th session, the Advisory Committee on Sustainable Urbanization will meet three times. The next meeting is scheduled for March.
As a reminder, in November, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin was elected President of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG).